Missile Strikes Riyadh Airport, Wounding Multiple People, Canceling Flights
The violence comes amid renewed fighting between the Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.
On Saturday, a missile struck the passenger terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, causing injuries to several individuals and resulting in flight cancellations. Two unnamed regional officials confirmed the attack, stating that the missile hit a passenger terminal, leading to numerous casualties. Ambulances quickly arrived at the scene.
President Donald Trump expressed the possibility of joining Saudi-led strikes on the Houthis, indicating a potential response to the ongoing attacks. The attack follows a series of strikes on the airport over the past few days, with earlier incidents leaving four people dead, others injured, and an aircraft severely damaged. The U.S. State Department has issued a travel advisory for Saudi Arabia, warning of risks such as armed conflict, Iranian drone and missile attacks, terrorism, and exit bans.
Kuwait Airways, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways all canceled flights to and from Riyadh due to the security situation, with some cancellations extending into Monday. AirNav Radar reported that 266 flights were canceled and 219 delayed due to the disruption at the airport.
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